cranberry balsamic chicken thighs
(3 ratings)
Great with pearl couscous and buttered carrots.
(3 ratings)
yield
3 -4
prep time
6 Hr
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
Ingredients For cranberry balsamic chicken thighs
- MARINADE
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1/2 cfresh cranberries
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2 Tbspolive oil
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2 Tbspsoy sauce, low sodium
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1/4 tspground black pepper
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2 clovegarlic, peeled
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1 tspdried italian herbs, or thyme
- CHICKEN
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6-8chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
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1 Tbsppure maple syrup
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1 Tbspbalsamic vinegar
How To Make cranberry balsamic chicken thighs
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1Place thighs in a large zipper-type plastic bag or glass baking dish.
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2Mix marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour marinade over thighs and seal bag (or cover dish). Place in fridge and marinate, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
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3Preheat oven to 375F. Mix syrup and vinegar in a small glass. Set aside.
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4Remove thighs (saving marinade) and place them skin side down in an oblong glass baking dish. Pour reserved marinade over thighs evenly.
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5Bake skin side down for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn skin side up. Brush with the syrup/vinegar mixture and return to oven. Bake another 20-30 minutes, or until skin is crispy and thighs are done.
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6Serve.
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